Hot Bath After a Workout

By Sheila Roman

There is always a discussion going on amongst the fitness experts as to whether a hot bath is actually good to prevent muscle soreness. The doubt always lingers as to its real effectiveness and there are enough people to argue for and against both. Many more also believe that the hot bath is actually soothing for the muscle pain. The truth lies actually somewhere between the myths, beliefs, findings and actual relief.

When the muscles are exercised, acids are formed in the body and coupled with this there is a lack of blood flow as well as oxygen to the muscles which results in muscle soreness.

When the body is subjected to hot bath, the water activates the blood flow in the body and the muscles get sufficient blood supply, with the result they return back to normal and the soreness disappears in no time.

Similarly by giving hot water splash or keeping hot water bag over the area where there is muscle pain, will not only smooth the muscle but help relieve the pain as well. You can do the same thing even when the muscle is sore. The hot water splash as well as bag stimulate the blood flow externally and help relax the muscles.

The hot water splash or hot water bag not only improves the blood flow into the muscles, it also helps flush out the acid built up in the muscles. You can also use ice pack as well as hot water pack alternatively.

When you apply cold ice pack and hot water bag alternatively, the blood vessels in the affected area get expanded and contracted successively with the application of the pack and changes the blood pressure of the flow. Thereby the acids from the muscles get washed out in no time and relax the muscle and relieve the pain.

There is another remedy too. You can take some Epsom salt, dissolve in warm water and use it on the affected area directly. The salt draws out the toxins and acidic particles accumulated in the muscle and thereby relieves the muscle of the pain.

Having a hot water bath everyday is always good for the muscles in your body.

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